Tag: State Troopers: Page 14

Patrol

Dashcam Captures Idaho Police Shooting

When a young man ignored multiple warning to drop a handgun, an Idaho State Police trooper responded with deadly force. Read Full Story Here.

October 30, 2013

Patrol

N.Y. Bridge Named for Fallen Trooper

The name of fallen New York State Trooper Kevin Dobson, who lost his life when he was struck by a motorist while conducting a traffic stop on the I-290 in March 2011, will soon grace a portion of the busy highway.

October 1, 2013

Patrol

Tawana Brawley Begins Pay Out for Rape Hoax

The New York woman who falsely accused six white men of a racially motivated rape and assault in 1987 has been paying restitution to a prosecutor since February for defamation.

August 5, 2013

Patrol

N.C. Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop

The North Carolina trooper who was shot four times by a wanted Vermont suspect during a traffic stop Monday is now listed in stable condition.

February 19, 2013

Vehicle Ops

Tenn. Trooper Killed When Fire Truck Flips Onto Cruiser

Trooper Michael Slagle, 53, lost control of his patrol car on Longmeyer Road in Knox County in eastern Tennessee shortly before 7 a.m. while driving to work.

January 24, 2013

Patrol

Washington State Trooper Takes Hit to Stop Wrong Way Driver

The crash disabled the patrol car with a broken axle. The wrong-way car was able to drive away. It continued to Interstate 5, still going the wrong direction before it broke down.

September 24, 2012

Patrol

Mass. Trooper In Norman Rockwell Painting Dies

Richard Clemens was a 29-year-old trooper when Rockwell asked him to pose for the painting. Rockwell showed him leaning down toward the boy with a red knapsack on the floor behind him.

May 7, 2012

Patrol

Head of N.J. State Police Helps Catch Thieves

When a radio call came in about State Police in pursuit of a stolen tractor-trailer Wednesday night, Col. Rick Fuentes, superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, who was in the area, responded.

January 26, 2012

Training

Conn. Rehires 56 Laid-off Troopers

The Connecticut State Police on Monday reversed a decision to lay off 56 rookie troopers, following the retirements of 40 veteran officers.

October 3, 2011

Training

Budget Cuts Force N.C. Highway Patrol to Suspend Academy

The North Carolina Highway Patrol has suspended its training academy as budget cuts force a hiring freeze.

September 18, 2011

Patrol

La. Capitol Police Officer Killed In Crash

A Louisiana capitol police officer was killed in a crash Tuesday night, when his department vehicle crossed the interstate median and struck an 18-wheeler and pickup truck head on.

August 9, 2011

Patrol

S.C. Road Sign Warns Motorists of Zombie Hazard

One sign read "Zombies Ahead" and rotated to "Watch for Hunters." On the other side of the road, another sign read "Be alert for Tanks."

March 20, 2011